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Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions to provide technology, services at Grannus ammonia plant

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions will license technology and provide engineering services for the production of hydrogen at Grannus’ regional-scale ammonia plant to be built in Kern County, CA.

China firm seeks state financing for $5.5-B Caribbean oil project

Commodity trader Guangdong Zhenrong Energy Co. is in talks to secure funding for a $5.5-B plan to upgrade a Caribbean oil refinery and build a natural gas terminal, giving China a foothold in a strategic oil hub.

Shell Deer Park, Texas gasoline unit to restart

Royal Dutch Shell’s 285 Mbpd JV Deer Park, Texas, refinery plans to restart the gasoline unit after repairing thin piping found last week at the end of a planned overhaul.

Veolia Water Technologies’ evaporation technology and softening process chosen for Dow facility in California

The Dow Chemical Company has awarded Veolia Water Technologies a contract for a total overhaul of the process water treatment plant at Dow’s Pittsburg Operations facility in California.

Colonial may open key US gasoline line by Saturday after blast

A major gasoline pipeline that is a crucial supply source for the US East Coast could reopen as early as Saturday after an explosion in Alabama killed one worker and injured five others.

What every manager should know about hazardous waste management

Wood Group: Shah, G. C.

Improper management of hazardous waste can pose serious legal and regulatory liabilities to a company.

Industry Metrics

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

US margins fell due to the slowing of domestic gasoline demand, as the driving season ended amid high inventories.

Business Trends: Global refining overview—Part 3

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> continues its series on the global refining industry. This series provides a detailed outlook on the state of the global refining sector, active and new project developments, and an overview of major refining trends in each region. Part 3 provides an overview of the refining sectors of Canada, Latin America and the US.

Editorial Comment: Unintended regulatory consequences: Lessons learned

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Andrew, Bob

Over my 40-yr professional career in the oil and gas processing, refining and petrochemical industries, I have seen many well-intended government regulations completely backfire, cause irrational responses or get lip service.

Explosion, fire in Alabama on gasoline pipeline kills one

Colonial Pipeline Co. shut down its main gasoline and distillates pipelines on Monday after an explosion and fire in Shelby, Alabama, killing a worker and sending five to the hospital.